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The Lure of Heroinware

Posted by michael on from the finding-a-vein dept.

blankmange writes "news.com reports: When games stop being fun; where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Another story about games and the adults who can't stop playing them. It seems that we can't be held responsible for our actions -- it must be the 'heroinware' that game companies are producing...." Mmmm, Evercrack. T. pops in: Don't worry, games aren't addictive, but here's the announcement of a 24-hour gaming TV network for those unexplained late-night cravings. (Thanks to joestump98.)

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  1. computer addiction in general by Syre · · Score: 2, Troll

    I'm computer addicted, though I play no online games.

    I don't think one can blame the game so much as the medium and what it allows one to do.

    There's something very mesmerizing about the screen in general (look at all the TV addicts) and it gets even more compelling with interaction.

    Are you addicted? Take this online test and see.

    This page also contains some good information and links.

    I am trying to wean myself of all but the most necessary computer use, but so far it's not going too well.

    I thought of a system that would disconnect my internet connection except at certain hours (since that seems to be the biggest part of the problem), but I would probably just get around it if I wanted to. Or maybe not... could be a good start.

    Anyone with any suggestions please reply!